CONNIES PIZZA & BBQ
15899 CR 108, Hilliard FL 32046 · (904)845-3999
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In outside storage shed behind establishment, observed approximately fifty (50) rodent droppings. Storage shed contains single use items and two door reach in cooler with cheese and tortillas stored inside.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Taco meat in reach in slicer stand up cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks, moved
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes in plastic stored on floor, moved
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Household pesticides observed in kitchen area.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs where found sitting over unwashed fruits and vegetables in reach in cooler in kitchen area. Operator took eggs and placed them in in door of reach in cooler away from other foods.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham in reach in cooler at kitchen entrance was at 47F. Shredded cheese in reach in cooler at 50F. After second temperature operator placed both items in reach in freezer.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pesticides were located over single serve items on shelf in kitchen area. Employee relocated.
Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Bowl on back patio with cat food in it was observed. Cat on property near bowl observed. Operator moved cat food bowl away from the property.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has time as a health control paper work but did not have items kept on time written on it. Operator wrote all items where written on time as a public health control form.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles In kitchen area soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink observed on food prep table.operator moved cup to a designated area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee vitamins found on prep table in bar area. Employee bags on prep table behind bar counter.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar bin touching sugar Scoop handle in salt bin touching salt. Operator relocated.
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of hand sanitizer stored with pizza seasonings on shelf in kitchen. Sanitizer moved and stored correctly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Breaker missing on outside faucet on east side of building. Operator states she will obtain breaker.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. In silver reach in cooler, ribs and chicken not date marked when removed from freezer. Items dated.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Multiple personal food items in multiple reach in coolers. Items removed and segregated.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment in kitchen. Floor in outside storage shed. Floor under ice machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Large white chest freezer in dining area.
In-use pizza spatula stored on soiled surface between uses. Pizza spatula stored on top of pizza oven in kitchen (top soiled).
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop for bulk flour container in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exteriors of reach in coolers/freezers. Multiple shelves in kitchen.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Two (2) employee water bottles stored in reach in freezer out front. Bottles discarded.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of black reach in cooler in kitchen. Interior of white reach in freezer in kitchen. Interior of silver reach in cooler in outside storage area.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Leaf blower stored on shelf in bar area with yeast. Blower moved and stored correctly.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Multiple floor areas throughout establishment.
Dec 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 22, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Sneeze guard for pizza buffet does not adequately provide protection from contamination (too short).
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Only certified food manager is expired (Eva Smith 09/10/2024).
Oct 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Sneeze guard for pizza buffet does not adequately provide protection from contamination (too short).
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2024. License was paid during inspection - confirmation number 246023915.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In silver reach in cooler in kitchen, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat ranch dressing. Items moved and stored correctly.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In outside storage shed behind establishment, observed approximately fifty (50) rodent droppings. Storage shed contains single use items and two door reach in cooler with cheese and tortillas stored inside.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of silver reach in cooler in storage shed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Only certified food manager is expired (Eva Smith 09/10/2024).
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza buffet is held on time. No paperwork is available. Inspector emailed paperwork.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining large white chest freezer in kitchen.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Multiple employee food items in multiple reach in coolers in kitchen area.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in front counter area (worn carpet) and in kitchen area (tiles cracked).
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen under cooking and refrigeration equipment. Floor in bar area. Floor in restrooms. Floor in outside storage shed. Wall behind pizza oven in kitchen.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster outside of establishment.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White chest freezer by front counter.
In-use pizza spatula stored on soiled surface between uses. Pizza spatula stored on top of pizza oven - top oven surface not clean. Spatula removed to be cleaned and operator placed sheet pan on top of oven.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster outside of establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of white chest freezer in kitchen. Exterior of silver reach in cooler in storage shed. Exterior of multiple white storage containers in kitchen.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment.
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Stand had sneeze guard but on customer side it's not long enough to protect from contamination
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed over vomit flyer
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Zapp spray bottle, manager labeled degreaser
Jul 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza on buffet line
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Stored spoons and spatulas,
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